This book begins by introducing digitization in sustainable development, discussing impacts on poverty, innovation, and infrastructure in the Age of Industry 4.0, and highlighting the development of interactive AI-powered environmental sustainability green models to reform the conservative business. It further covers important topics such as integration of AI technologies with digitization, green innovation, and ethical governance frameworks to build intelligent, inclusive, and eco-conscious business ecosystems, and smart energy management systems for developing green supply chains and smart cities with advancing sustainability.
Key Features:
- Presents the role of digitization and AI technologies in enabling sustainable development across diverse sectors and business models in the Business 4.0 landscape.
- Highlights AI-powered innovations such as explainable AI, fuzzy logic systems, and intelligent manufacturing for sustainable infrastructure, consumer behavior, and business transformation.
- Explores how accessible digital tools and small-scale digitization empower green entrepreneurship, ESG integration, and inclusive economic growth, especially in emerging economies and micro-businesses.
- Demonstrates how AI can strengthen cybersecurity, optimize smart transportation systems, and support ecosystem preservation through IoT, robotics, and sustainable packaging.
- Addresses ethical, social, and policy considerations of AI in business sustainability and anticipates future developments toward Business 5.0.
The text is primarily intended for graduate students, academic researchers, and industry professionals in fields such as computer science, business studies, information systems, digital transformation, and sustainability studies.
Dr. Hemant Kumar Saini worked as an Assistant professor at Bennett University (The Times Group), India & works as an Adjunct academic in Lincoln University, Malaysia. He is Post Doc from Lincoln University Malaysia and finished the Ph.D. in the FANET and M.Tech(Gold Medalist) in CSE and honored by Governor of Rajasthan by Hon'ble Shri Kalyan Singh Ji. He is a Professional Red Hat Certified Engineer. His innovative compression research framework has been adopted by Delhi Ventures Ltd. He has published 65 articles in reputed, peer-reviewed national and international Scopus and SCI journals, 8 Books and 18 published in Scopus-indexed conferences. Additionally, he has served as a keynote speaker and resource person for several workshops and webinars conducted in Van Lang University. He has been a CSI and IEEE professional member. His research includes digital transformation technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Edge and Serverless computing, Cloud-native computing, and Digital Twins. He is a reviewer and TPC member of IEEE and Springer Nature Computer Science Journal. He is an Chief Editor of Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Journal of supercomputing Springer, Guest Editor of IEEE Communication, CSI communications , Associate Editor in Biomedical Informatics and Smart Healthcare Journal and edited books CRC Taylor Francis, Springer, and EBM of CCDS Journal, Jordan, IEEE Transaction of Network.
Dr. Sita Rani works in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, Punjab in 2018. She completed Postdoc from Big Data Mining and Machine Learning Lab, South Ural State University, Russia from May, 2022 to August, 2023. She has also completed Post Graduate Certificate Program in Data Science and Machine Learning from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee in 2023. She has more than 20 years of academic, administration, and research experience during which she has worked at various designations like HoD, Training and Placement Officer , and Deputy Dean Research. She is an active member of ISTE, IEEE and IAEngg. She has been recognized in the Top 2% Scientists list published by Stanford University for the year 2024. She is the receiver of ISTE Section Best Teacher Award- 2020, and International Young Scientist Award-2021. She has contributed to the various research activities while publishing articles in the renowned SCI and Scopus journals and conference proceedings. She has published several national and international patents and authored, edited and coedited 9 books. Dr. Rani has delivered many expert talks in A.I.C.T.E. sponsored Faculty Development Programs and key note talks in many National and International Conferences. She has also organized many International Conferences during her 20 years of experience. She is the member of Editorial Board and reviewer of many international journals of repute. She has also served as vice-president of SME and MSME (UT Council), Women Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) Since November, 2021 to February, 2025. Her research interest includes, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology, Healthcare, and Sustainable Development.
Prof. Dr. Noor Zaman Jhanjhi is a distinguished Senior Professor of Computer Science at Taylor’s University, Malaysia, where he specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. As the Program Director for Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes, he plays a pivotal role in shaping academic excellence and driving cutting-edge research initiatives.
Globally acclaimed for his scholarly contributions, Prof. Jhanjhi has been consistently ranked among the world’s top 2% research scientists (2022–2024) and stands as one of Malaysia’s top computer science researchers. His exceptional work has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Outstanding Faculty Member Award (MDEC Malaysia, 2022) and the Vice Chancellor’s Best Research Citations Award (Taylor’s University, 2023).
A prolific author and editor, Prof. Jhanjhi has published over 80 research books with leading publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, IGI Global, Bentham, IET, and Wiley, etc. amassing 1,000+ impact factor points. His mentorship spans 45 postgraduate completions, and he has examined 70+ Ph.D. and Master’s theses worldwide.
As an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, and Editorial Board member for top-tier journals (PeerJ Computer Science, IEEE Access, CMC Computers), he advances scholarly discourse. His leadership extends to securing 40+ international research grants, underscoring his influence in innovation.
A dynamic keynote speaker, Prof. Jhanjhi, has delivered 90+ invited talks and chaired major conferences. His decade-long engagement with ABET, NCAAA, and NCEAC accreditation bodies highlights his dedication to global academic standards.
Combining research brilliance, academic leadership, and a passion for mentorship, Prof. Jhanjhi continues to inspire the next generation of computer scientists while shaping the future of AI and cybersecurity.
Vikram Puri is currently working at the School of Computer Science, Duy Tan University in Da Nang, Vietnam. He has academic background, holding a master's degree in computer science from Duy Tan University and a bachelor's degree in electronics and communication engineering from Punjab Technical University in India.
He has demonstrated his research prowess by publishing over 10 SCI papers and more than 30 Scopus-indexed book chapters and conference papers. His work has been recognized by the research community, as he has also served as a reviewer for numerous SCI and Scopus-indexed journals.
His passion for research has also led him to become a visiting research scholar at the Drone and Autonomous lab at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA. This experience has undoubtedly enriched his understanding of the latest advancements in his field and helped him establish valuable research collaborations. His research expertise spans diverse areas, including deep and machine learning, blockchain technology, and security. His contributions to these fields have been well-recognized, and he continues to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge.
